Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA): vans and light goods vehicles
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you're making or importing a very small number of vans or light goods vehicles (also known as IVA 1LG).
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
You must apply to get a van or light goods vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of up to 3,500kg approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if the vehicle has been:
- built
- rebuilt
- radically altered
- reconstructed from a classic vehicle
- imported
- modified
How much it costs
The fee will depend on the test you need and the class of vehicle you want to approve.
You can pay online when you apply by:
- credit or debit card
- using a pre-funded account
Apply for IVA for vans and light goods vehicles online
You’ll need:
- the vehicle identification number (VIN) or chassis number
- the vehicle registration number (if registered)
- a clear scan or photo of any evidence that supports your application – for example a Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- your username and password if you’ve used the service before
You can register in the service if you’ve not used it before.
Once you’ve started your application you can save your form and complete it later.
What happens next
DVSA will send you an email to let you know the outcome. You’ll usually get a response within 10 working days.
Other ways to apply
The quickest way to apply is to apply online. You can apply by post f you cannot use the online service.
How to apply by post
You can either:
- download and fill in the application form on your device
- print the application form and fill it in by hand
Read the before filling in the form.
Where to send the form
Send the application by post.
DVSA
Approvals Team
The Ellipse
Padley Road
Swansea
SA1 8AN
Help with your application
Contact DVSA if you need help with your application.
enquiries@dvsa.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 200 1188
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
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